Confessions of a Hollywood P.I.

This is a revealing book covering fascinating inside stories of the effect of fame and fortune of young people raised in Hollywood, and their lives in the spotlight as stars or children of stars.

Death Wish

1

(18)

Private Detective Don Crutchfield saves Charles Bronson's stepson from drugs but only temporarily

Don't Mess with Archie Bunker

19

(14)

Crutchfield helps Carroll O'Connor avenge the drug-induced death of his son

Rocked and Rolled

33

(12)

Crutchfield helps the Beatles and New Kids on the Block avoid career-threatening scandals

Wheel Men

45

(16)

Crutchfield recounts some of his early experiences as a private eye, and tells the story of the Wrong Door Raid---a case involving Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and Joe DiMaggio, which permanently changed the PI business

Scars That Never Heal

61

(26)

Marlon Brando hires Crutchfield to protect his son Christian during a violent custody battle with the boy's drug-crazed mother

The Marriage of Show to Business

87

(22)

Crutchfield investigates the child abuse allegations against Michael Jackson and Jackson's now-defunct marriage to Lisa Marie Presley

Yellow Brick Road Revisited

109

(14)

Crutchfield is hired by Judy Garland to protect her from a murderous fan

Sleeze Never Sleeps

123

(14)

Crutchfield covers the circus-like wedding between Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold, then follows the couple into the psychiatric facilities where Roseanne's two daughters are confined

The Blame Game

137

(16)

Jerry Lewis asks Crutchfield to find his emotionally troubled son, who has disappeared with several hundred thousand dollar's worth of his mother's jewelry

Sins of the Father

153

(10)

Crutchfield's investigation uncovers the lethal legacy O.J. Simpson has bequeathed his eldest son

One Mother's Twisted Legacy

163

(12)

Tatum O'Neil asks Crutchfield to convince her drug-addicted mother to return a stolen bag containing $160,000 worth of jewelry and $15,000 in cash

Good Guy/Bad Guy

175

(16)

While investigating drug use by the young staff at Hollywood's Motion Picture Hospital and Retirement Home, Crutchfield helps a troubled teenager put her life in order

Crutchfield recounts his less-than heroic role in a case involving actress Terry Moore, the former wife of Howard Hughes

Two Tales from the Land of Mixed Blessings

191

(24)

Crutchfield bodyguards a famous film director who is bent on destroying himself and everyone around him

Crutchfield helps a likable but incompetent PI attain the Hollywood dream

Chapter References

215

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